60 acast.com Is This A Thing? https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing en Alli Hoff Kosik + Abby Wolfe friendship Alli Hoff Kosik + Abby Wolfe "Is this a thing?" From arguing with a pet and weird food icks to crying at your child's preschool and swag addictions, we're unpacking the personal, vulnerable (often absurd) and making it universal. Plus, we're laughing, yapping, and attempting to save the world along the way!

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]]> "Is this a thing?" From arguing with a pet and weird food icks to crying at your child's preschool and swag addictions, we're unpacking the personal, vulnerable (often absurd) and making it universal. Plus, we're laughing, yapping, and attempting to save the world along the way!

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]]> true Alli Hoff Kosik + Abby Wolfe info+680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b@mg-eu.acast.com 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b is-this-a-thing episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1745598140731-04e736c2-afd0-462d-974d-295183ac4842.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing Is This A Thing? Episode 20: HANDWRITTEN NOTES... Is This a Thing? Episode 20: HANDWRITTEN NOTES... Is This a Thing? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT 14:52 69c191f67878605e1195a2be true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-20-handwritten-notes-is-this-a-thing 69c191f67878605e1195a2be 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-20-handwritten-notes-is-this-a-thing full 20 Dear Listeners,


I write to you from my home office (which is...my only office) here in Maine. It's mid-morning on a Monday; a candle is burning; the remnants of yesterday's weird slush storm are dripping down the side of the house; and I already have my desk light on because the day is gloomy. 


But despite the gray, today is exciting. It's release day for episode 20 of Is This a Thing?, the last episode of Season 1. I wish I were writing this letter to you by hand. (Well, I guess I am technically using my hands to type this, but...you get what I'm saying.) I wish my hand were curled around my favorite pen, and the nib was digging into the paper, and that in a few days, you were pulling this letter out of a wax-sealed envelope. But alas, here I am, clickity clacking away. And that's probably for the best, because it would be hard to add a "Listen Now" button to a paper letter.


In today's episode, we talk about HANDWRITTEN NOTES. Are they still a thing? Do people still write and send notes, or are they becoming a thing of the past? 


We hope you enjoy today's episode. And if you really want to write us a letter...we wouldn't say no. We'll see you soon for Season 2. Keep your eyes on your (virtual) mailbox!


All my love, 

Abby (and Alli, too, of course)


P.S. As per usual, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


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]]> Dear Listeners,


I write to you from my home office (which is...my only office) here in Maine. It's mid-morning on a Monday; a candle is burning; the remnants of yesterday's weird slush storm are dripping down the side of the house; and I already have my desk light on because the day is gloomy. 


But despite the gray, today is exciting. It's release day for episode 20 of Is This a Thing?, the last episode of Season 1. I wish I were writing this letter to you by hand. (Well, I guess I am technically using my hands to type this, but...you get what I'm saying.) I wish my hand were curled around my favorite pen, and the nib was digging into the paper, and that in a few days, you were pulling this letter out of a wax-sealed envelope. But alas, here I am, clickity clacking away. And that's probably for the best, because it would be hard to add a "Listen Now" button to a paper letter.


In today's episode, we talk about HANDWRITTEN NOTES. Are they still a thing? Do people still write and send notes, or are they becoming a thing of the past? 


We hope you enjoy today's episode. And if you really want to write us a letter...we wouldn't say no. We'll see you soon for Season 2. Keep your eyes on your (virtual) mailbox!


All my love, 

Abby (and Alli, too, of course)


P.S. As per usual, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


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]]> Episode 19: PARKING ANXIETY... Is This a Thing? Episode 19: PARKING ANXIETY... Is This a Thing? Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT 28:11 69a5ef8ac6f68bd5899ee0c7 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-19-parking-anxiety-is-this-a-thing 69a5ef8ac6f68bd5899ee0c7 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-19-parking-anxiety-is-this-a-thing full 19 Get in losers, we're going shopping. Beep beep! Or actually, maybe we're not. Because Alli is driving (which she likes) but the parking situation is uncertain, and that makes her nervous, and so...maybe we'll just stay at home and shop from our laptops instead? In case it's not obvious, today we're talking about PARKING ANXIETY. 

 

We also chat about:

  • Lingering coughs, and how coughing is annoying 
  • The tempting tendency to pathologize people
  • Alli's fascinating and fervent disdain of Rob from Traitors
  • Why this season of Traitors doesn't feel as good as last season
  • ...and more! 


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]]> Get in losers, we're going shopping. Beep beep! Or actually, maybe we're not. Because Alli is driving (which she likes) but the parking situation is uncertain, and that makes her nervous, and so...maybe we'll just stay at home and shop from our laptops instead? In case it's not obvious, today we're talking about PARKING ANXIETY. 

 

We also chat about:

  • Lingering coughs, and how coughing is annoying 
  • The tempting tendency to pathologize people
  • Alli's fascinating and fervent disdain of Rob from Traitors
  • Why this season of Traitors doesn't feel as good as last season
  • ...and more! 


The usual links:


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]]> Episode 18: THE PITT AS A COMFORT SHOW...Is This a Thing?? Episode 18: THE PITT AS A COMFORT SHOW...Is This a Thing?? Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT 19:52 698c8fefe66282a739c81245 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-18-high-stress-shows-as-comfort-shows-is-this-a-thin 698c8fefe66282a739c81245 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-18-high-stress-shows-as-comfort-shows-is-this-a-thin full 18 Last week we talked about “hate listening” to podcasts. This week, we’re talking about media consumption again—but this time, we’re talking about comfort TV. But there’s one more twist: Abby wants to know if high-stress shows like The Pitt and ER can be comfort shows (because they definitely are for her). 


We also chat about:

  • Going on a cross-country road trip and the roles each of us would play
  • How it feels for Alli to hold THE FIRST COPIES of her debut novel!
  • The current and future state of hardcover books
  • ...and more!


And, of course, here are links to things we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


Advocacy corner: 

The state of the country (and world) is weighing heavily on us right now. As such, we wanted to provide some suggestions of how to stay involved. Every little thing counts.


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]]> Last week we talked about “hate listening” to podcasts. This week, we’re talking about media consumption again—but this time, we’re talking about comfort TV. But there’s one more twist: Abby wants to know if high-stress shows like The Pitt and ER can be comfort shows (because they definitely are for her). 


We also chat about:

  • Going on a cross-country road trip and the roles each of us would play
  • How it feels for Alli to hold THE FIRST COPIES of her debut novel!
  • The current and future state of hardcover books
  • ...and more!


And, of course, here are links to things we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


Advocacy corner: 

The state of the country (and world) is weighing heavily on us right now. As such, we wanted to provide some suggestions of how to stay involved. Every little thing counts.


Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 17: "Hate listening" to podcasts... IS THIS A THING?]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT 29:12 6979069b9b5ca1c75cceb53a true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-17-hate-listening-to-podcasts-is-this-a-thing 6979069b9b5ca1c75cceb53a 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-17-hate-listening-to-podcasts-is-this-a-thing full 17 Raise your hand if you've ever opened up your Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, or [Insert your social media platform of choice] and navigated toward the profile of someone you, well, really don't like.


We won't say you hate that person, per se, but you definitely don't like them, and you may not even know them. Yet you often find yourself scrolling through their page to see what they're up to. (By the way, if you're not raising your hand, I don't believe you!! – Love, Abby).


Many in the world refer to this as "hate following."


In this episode, we discuss something in a very similar vein: "Hate listening" to podcasts, something Alli does on pretty much a daily basis. We also chat about: 

  • Our ideal morning routines (and how soggy socks can interfere)
  • Hiring a personal driver for two-year-old Will (note: this is a joke)
  • Throw pillows and commitment issues
  • Cookie Fridays
  • ...and more! 


And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


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]]> Raise your hand if you've ever opened up your Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, or [Insert your social media platform of choice] and navigated toward the profile of someone you, well, really don't like.


We won't say you hate that person, per se, but you definitely don't like them, and you may not even know them. Yet you often find yourself scrolling through their page to see what they're up to. (By the way, if you're not raising your hand, I don't believe you!! – Love, Abby).


Many in the world refer to this as "hate following."


In this episode, we discuss something in a very similar vein: "Hate listening" to podcasts, something Alli does on pretty much a daily basis. We also chat about: 

  • Our ideal morning routines (and how soggy socks can interfere)
  • Hiring a personal driver for two-year-old Will (note: this is a joke)
  • Throw pillows and commitment issues
  • Cookie Fridays
  • ...and more! 


And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)



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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 16: NEW YEAR'S SPECTACULAR (definitely a thing)]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT 1:03:13 69667351023744df11fed488 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-16-new-years-spectacular-definitely-a-thing 69667351023744df11fed488 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-16-new-years-spectacular-definitely-a-thing full 16 Oh no! You thought we'd abandoned you? Left ITAT behind, and walked off into the sunset? Never! (Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.) 


Today we're back with the first episode of 2026 (which just so happens to be the year of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS). 


In episode 16, Alli and Abby finally open up the Christmas gifts they got each other and discuss a plethora of random things, including:

  • Claymation squirrels and other package-related drama 
  • Alli's feelings about becoming a published author in less than two months (!!) 
  • Our thoughts on 2026, the year of the horse 
  • Moments we felt most joyful and carefree in 2025 
  • ..and more! 


There's some great ASMR in this episode. And even better news? Today's 'sode is free for everyone! So grab those headphones and listen in. We're happy to be back in your ears!


And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


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]]> Oh no! You thought we'd abandoned you? Left ITAT behind, and walked off into the sunset? Never! (Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.) 


Today we're back with the first episode of 2026 (which just so happens to be the year of TOO BLESSED TO STRESS). 


In episode 16, Alli and Abby finally open up the Christmas gifts they got each other and discuss a plethora of random things, including:

  • Claymation squirrels and other package-related drama 
  • Alli's feelings about becoming a published author in less than two months (!!) 
  • Our thoughts on 2026, the year of the horse 
  • Moments we felt most joyful and carefree in 2025 
  • ..and more! 


There's some great ASMR in this episode. And even better news? Today's 'sode is free for everyone! So grab those headphones and listen in. We're happy to be back in your ears!


And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:


The usual links:


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]]> Episode 15: Restless life syndrome... IS THIS A THING? Episode 15: Restless life syndrome... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT 24:35 6937165f3929b3e5583e8d9d true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-15-restless-life-syndrome-is-this-a-thing 6937165f3929b3e5583e8d9d 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-15-restless-life-syndrome-is-this-a-thing full 15 If there’s one word that really resonates with Abby, it’s restless.


Thankfully, she doesn’t have restless leg syndrome (that she knows of), though she feels for anyone who does. But she does for sure have restless life syndrome, a phrase she discovered while reading one of Nora McInerny’s newsletters.


In this episode, we explore what restless life syndrome means, how it’s showing up in Abby’s life, and what we can do to combat it. 


Plus:

  • The best name to call Abby’s brother 
  • A deep-dive into the joy and pressure of gift giving
  • Our philosophy on giving books as presents
  • ...and more!

And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:



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]]> If there’s one word that really resonates with Abby, it’s restless.


Thankfully, she doesn’t have restless leg syndrome (that she knows of), though she feels for anyone who does. But she does for sure have restless life syndrome, a phrase she discovered while reading one of Nora McInerny’s newsletters.


In this episode, we explore what restless life syndrome means, how it’s showing up in Abby’s life, and what we can do to combat it. 


Plus:

  • The best name to call Abby’s brother 
  • A deep-dive into the joy and pressure of gift giving
  • Our philosophy on giving books as presents
  • ...and more!

And, of course, here are links to everything we mentioned in the episode:



Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)




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]]> Episode 14: Conscious consumption of Hallmark holiday movies... IS THIS A THING? Episode 14: Conscious consumption of Hallmark holiday movies... IS THIS A THING? Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT 25:38 6924a4cdac4db2b031c65df3 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-14-conscious-consumption-of-hallmark-holiday-movies 6924a4cdac4db2b031c65df3 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-14-conscious-consumption-of-hallmark-holiday-movies full 14 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)


HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Let's get festive with a deep dive into the business of made-for-TV Christmas movies... and whether or not it's problematic to consume them like candy.


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HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Let's get festive with a deep dive into the business of made-for-TV Christmas movies... and whether or not it's problematic to consume them like candy.


Check it out:


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]]> Episode 13: Stars Hollow... IS THIS A THING? Episode 13: Stars Hollow... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:00:00 GMT 25:29 69123a7dcb5f8761fb73e563 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/episode-13-stars-hollow-is-this-a-thing 69123a7dcb5f8761fb73e563 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b episode-13-stars-hollow-is-this-a-thing full 13 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)


Yes, yes, Gilmore Girls fans we know that Stars Hollow is a thing in the world of Rory and Lorelei... but is there a version of it that exists IRL?


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Yes, yes, Gilmore Girls fans we know that Stars Hollow is a thing in the world of Rory and Lorelei... but is there a version of it that exists IRL?


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]]> Episode 12: Parasocial relationships with pets... IS THIS A THING? Episode 12: Parasocial relationships with pets... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT 29:14 68ffa02ce0f934b5d1211c04 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/parasocial-relationships-with-pets-is-this-a-thing 68ffa02ce0f934b5d1211c04 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b parasocial-relationships-with-pets-is-this-a-thing full 12 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)


Alli and Abby are both obsessed with their pets, but on Episode 12, they discuss if their relationships with their furry friends are parasocial.


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Alli and Abby are both obsessed with their pets, but on Episode 12, they discuss if their relationships with their furry friends are parasocial.


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]]> Episode 11: Anxiety about seasonal changes... IS THIS A THING? Episode 11: Anxiety about seasonal changes... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT 26:42 68ed2ca0de9a2a62c4fa8239 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/anxiety-about-seasonal-changes-is-this-a-thing 68ed2ca0de9a2a62c4fa8239 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b anxiety-about-seasonal-changes-is-this-a-thing full 11 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)


Fall is in the air, and we're celebrating on ITAT with a conversation about Abby's anxiety regarding seasonal changes year-round. Sound familiar?


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Fall is in the air, and we're celebrating on ITAT with a conversation about Abby's anxiety regarding seasonal changes year-round. Sound familiar?


Check it out:


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]]> Episode 10: Dreams with baggage... IS THIS A THING? Episode 10: Dreams with baggage... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 02 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT 31:11 68da5e5886008eb2303ea7d1 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/dreams-with-weird-history-is-this-a-thing 68da5e5886008eb2303ea7d1 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b dreams-with-weird-history-is-this-a-thing full 10 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


On Episode 10, Abby and Alli share the little things that are making them smile amid tough collective times before diving into this week's main topic: dreams with weird, complicated histories and timelines. Is this thing?


Friendly note: starting next week, full episodes will be available via subscription only ($5/month) over on ITAT's Substack. You can still access partial episodes on your favorite podcast player. Thank you for cheering us on—and please don't hesitate to let us know with a DM if there are financial hardships preventing you from tuning in. We appreciate your support and want to offer the same if you need it! xo


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On Episode 10, Abby and Alli share the little things that are making them smile amid tough collective times before diving into this week's main topic: dreams with weird, complicated histories and timelines. Is this thing?


Friendly note: starting next week, full episodes will be available via subscription only ($5/month) over on ITAT's Substack. You can still access partial episodes on your favorite podcast player. Thank you for cheering us on—and please don't hesitate to let us know with a DM if there are financial hardships preventing you from tuning in. We appreciate your support and want to offer the same if you need it! xo


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]]> Episode 9: Trying to impress your therapist... IS THIS A THING? Episode 9: Trying to impress your therapist... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT 29:25 68c7f77c666ba430d6afacbc true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/trying-to-impress-your-therapist-is-this-a-thing 68c7f77c666ba430d6afacbc 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b trying-to-impress-your-therapist-is-this-a-thing full 9 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


This week, Alli and Abby discuss their personal experiences with therapy and compare notes on their tendencies to try to perform for/impress/accommodate them. Is this a thing? We'll figure it out!


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This week, Alli and Abby discuss their personal experiences with therapy and compare notes on their tendencies to try to perform for/impress/accommodate them. Is this a thing? We'll figure it out!


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]]> <![CDATA[Episode 8: "Guilty pleasures"... IS THIS A THING?]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT 29:33 68b5894be9dcbdcab90ca2cd true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/guilty-pleasures-is-this-a-thing 68b5894be9dcbdcab90ca2cd 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b guilty-pleasures-is-this-a-thing full 8 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


This week, Alli and Abby step back a bit and consider "guilty pleasures" as a big-picture concept. Is this a thing—or, perhaps more appropriately, should it be? ITAT also welcomes its first special guest!


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This week, Alli and Abby step back a bit and consider "guilty pleasures" as a big-picture concept. Is this a thing—or, perhaps more appropriately, should it be? ITAT also welcomes its first special guest!


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]]> Episode 7: Citing things in your journal... IS THIS A THING? Episode 7: Citing things in your journal... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT 26:53 68a346f4af7bf4563e257b7b true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/citing-things-in-your-journal-is-this-a-thing 68a346f4af7bf4563e257b7b 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b citing-things-in-your-journal-is-this-a-thing full 7 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


Is Abby the only person citing things in her personal diary? Is this a thing? Let's discuss.


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Is Abby the only person citing things in her personal diary? Is this a thing? Let's discuss.


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]]> Episode 6: Stressing about exclamation points... IS THIS A THING? Episode 6: Stressing about exclamation points... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:00:00 GMT 23:35 68908ee04c7681cc0eee0f14 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/stressing-about-exclamation-points-is-this-a-thing 68908ee04c7681cc0eee0f14 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b stressing-about-exclamation-points-is-this-a-thing full 6 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


If you thought exclamation points were all about FUN and HAPPINESS, you thought wrong. On Episode 6, Alli shares the stress and anxiety they cause her—in work and life.


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If you thought exclamation points were all about FUN and HAPPINESS, you thought wrong. On Episode 6, Alli shares the stress and anxiety they cause her—in work and life.


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]]> Episode 5: Weird Subreddit obsessions... IS THIS A THING? Episode 5: Weird Subreddit obsessions... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT 22:51 687e7ce6a2391fe4321063ae true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/weird-subreddit-obsessions-is-this-a-thing 687e7ce6a2391fe4321063ae 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b weird-subreddit-obsessions-is-this-a-thing full 5 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)



Episode 5 brings you perhaps the most hyper-specific and hilarious conversation yet, all about Abby's obsession with niche subreddits. Does Alli share a similar fascination? Listen and find out!


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Episode 5 brings you perhaps the most hyper-specific and hilarious conversation yet, all about Abby's obsession with niche subreddits. Does Alli share a similar fascination? Listen and find out!


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]]> Episode 4: DNF-ing a Book at 85%... IS THIS A THING? Episode 4: DNF-ing a Book at 85%... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT 23:09 686be60d8d2a216e1218b7c0 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/dnf-ing-a-book-at-85-is-this-a-thing 686be60d8d2a216e1218b7c0 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b dnf-ing-a-book-at-85-is-this-a-thing full 4 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


On Episode 4, Alli discusses her (potentially bad) habit of setting books aside when she's already read 85% (or more) of them. She thinks it's a thing, but Abby is unsure.


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On Episode 4, Alli discusses her (potentially bad) habit of setting books aside when she's already read 85% (or more) of them. She thinks it's a thing, but Abby is unsure.


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]]> Episode 3: The Shoppies... IS THIS A THING? Episode 3: The Shoppies... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT 20:31 68592dbfbd94a78be6553a19 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/the-shoppies-is-this-a-thing 68592dbfbd94a78be6553a19 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b the-shoppies-is-this-a-thing full 3 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)



On Episode 3, Abby introduces Alli to The Shoppies, along with some of her best acquisitions.


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On Episode 3, Abby introduces Alli to The Shoppies, along with some of her best acquisitions.


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]]> Episode 1: Sliding into DMs to make friends... IS THIS A THING? Episode 1: Sliding into DMs to make friends... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT 27:39 6848289d22eb752c2f2dd3aa true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/sliding-into-dms-to-make-friends-is-this-a-thing 6848289d22eb752c2f2dd3aa 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b sliding-into-dms-to-make-friends-is-this-a-thing full 1 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


Welcome to the first-EVER episode of Is This A Thing?


On Episode 1, we consider if sliding into the DMs to make friends is a thing.


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Welcome to the first-EVER episode of Is This A Thing?


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]]> Episode 2: Hotel Candy... IS THIS A THING? Episode 2: Hotel Candy... IS THIS A THING? Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT 24:44 68482a26680b3bd504619fb4 true https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/hotel-candy-is-this-a-thing 68482a26680b3bd504619fb4 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b hotel-candy-is-this-a-thing full 2 Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes! We appreciate your support :)


On Episode 2, we consider if Alli's Hotel Candy ritual is a thing.


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On Episode 2, we consider if Alli's Hotel Candy ritual is a thing.


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]]> COMING SOON: Is This A Thing? COMING SOON: Is This A Thing? Sat, 07 Jun 2025 12:16:28 GMT 1:43 68442d9cf47b55b37a8e0162 false https://shows.acast.com/is-this-a-thing/episodes/coming-soon-is-this-a-thing 68442d9cf47b55b37a8e0162 680bb73056dd1f1d17ea1e2b coming-soon-is-this-a-thing trailer 1 Is This A Thing? *officially* launches on Thursday 6/12!


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]]> Is This A Thing? *officially* launches on Thursday 6/12!


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